ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA IN THE MEDIA JNS: ZOA Files Title VI Complaint: Virginia School District Fails to Act Against Anti-Jewish Issues (FEBRUARY 1, 2022 / JNS) The Zionist Organization of America filed a civil-rights complaint against one of the largest school districts in the United States, claiming it has failed to address its “hostile anti-Semitic environment.” The complaint against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) in Virginia was filed last week with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights. In the complaint, ZOA listed several anti-Semitic incidents at FCPS that officials allegedly knew about but did not respond to “appropriately and effectively.” The incidents include repeated swastika vandalism at FCPS schools that received no condemnation by school district officials; Jewish students being targeted with ethnic slurs, anti-Semitic “jokes” and “Heil Hitler” salutes from their peers; and a lack of accommodations for Jewish students and staff who observe Jewish holidays. “As this complaint shows, there is a longstanding practice and pattern of harassment and discrimination against Jewish students (and staff) in FCPS, which FCPS officials have refused to address,” said the ZOA. The Jewish organization claims that FCPS’s refusal to act is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The organization noted that it filed the complaint after trying to resolve the issues directly with FCPS, but to no avail. “The ZOA’s complaint describes in horrifying detail what Jewish students and staff have been enduring for many years in a school district that touts its diversity and claims to value a safe and respectful learning environment,” said ZOA National President Morton A. Klein and Director of ZOA’s Center for Law & Justice Susan B. Tuchman. READ MORE Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Join Us in Florida (In-Person Event!) Thursday, February 24, 2022 ZOA Florida "Heroes for Israel Gala" Featuring Amb. David Friedman, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Mayor Gabriel Groisman, Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun, and ZOA National President Morton A. Klein REGISTER NOW Founded in 1897, ZOA played a key role in the Jewish State's re-establishment. Today, ZOA is the leading major American Jewish organization courageously defending Israel and the Jewish people; fighting against all forms of antisemitism, including anti-Jewish boycotts; and promoting the Jewish people's lawful right to live in and settle historic Jewish lands. ZOA exposes that a Palestinian state would endanger Israel's existence; presents the facts about the Arab/Islamic war against Israel; and combats the anti-Israel lie that Israel is an "occupier" of her own land. ZOA spearheaded long battles to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and apply civil rights protections to Jewish students. ZOA provides free legal assistance and programs to pro-Israel students at numerous college campuses. ZOA's bold, unapologetic voice has a significant impact on public discourse and policy. DONATE NOW Copyright © Zionist Organization of America 2022, All rights reserved. Zionist Organization of America | 633 Third Ave, 31 B, New York, NY 10017 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | About Constant Contact Sent by [email protected]